WINTER PARK FREESKIING OPEN – MARCH 13-14, 2010
In its second year, the Winter Park Freeskiing Open was born because of the lack of AM/PRO Freeskiing slopestyle opportunities and events for athletes last winter. The goal was to have a unique format event, provide the finalist with exposure via a live webcast, and put some money in the pockets of the best freeskiing athletes in the region. We wanted to level the playing field and give sponsored and un-sponsored athletes the same chance to enter and compete for all the finalist spots. No favorites played at this event, so if you want to break onto the scene amongst the best – you can do it here.
Event: Slopestyle, Open Class (no age-group classifications)
Format: Overall Impression from the 3 FIS certified judges panel
â–ª Qualifying: Best 1 of 2 runs slopestyle course. Top 10 men and Top 5 women advance to the Finals
â–ª Finals: Big Air. This year’s format TBA depending on the course layout.
Athletes:
â–ª No invitation required
▪ No pre-qualified athletes in Finals. The format for the finals will be unique and tailored to create an engaging webcast. The final 3 features in the course will be used – a rail feature to a double set of jumps. Each cometitor will have 3 runs through the features. The best 2 runs will be added to determine the final results. In other words, 3 runs, drop the lowest score, add it up and hand out the cash.
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https://rlyrd.com/freeski_open.html
Open to the first 100 registrants (if you participated in last year’s event, you will only have one day of early registration to pre-register into the event)
â–ª MANDATORY LIABILITY RELEASE Please sign and return the liability via fax, email, or bring it in person to the event. This release is also mandatory for practicing in Dark Territory on Friday. Competitors under 18 will need a parent or guardian signature as well. Fax: 970.726.1690; Email: [email protected].
â–ª Early bird registration for last year’s participants – 1 day only (February 15, beginning at noon)
â–ª The remaining spots become available online February 16 at noon
▪ Bib pick-up: Friday, March 12 – Competition Center Office in the Balcony House / Saturday March 13 – Balcony House main level, 8-9am
Entry Fee:
â–ª $100, includes 1-day lift ticket for the day of the event. Discounted lift tickets are available for
training day at a cost of $42 per person.
â–ª $75, if no lift ticket is required
Prize Money:
â–ª Men:
â–ª 1st, $2000
â–ª 2nd, $1250
â–ª 3rd, $750
â–ª 4th – 10th: $100
â–ª Women:
â–ª 1st, $750
â–ª 2nd, $500
â–ª 3rd, $350
â–ª 4th – 5th: $100
Event Location: Dark Territory in Rail Yard®
Training: March 12
â–ª Dark Territory will be open to Dark Territory passholders and event participants
â–ª Event participants must have bib with them to enter the training area, NO EXCEPTIONS
â–ª Coaches: Authorized wrist bands must be visible for entry into the course. To get an
authorized wrist band and access, please sign a Dark Territory waiver in the
Competition Center before you go up to the course.
